How I Got My Edge Back in 60 Days (Without Living at the Gym)

If you’ve ever hit that point where something just feels off, you’ll get this.
I wasn’t sick, I wasn’t injured. I was just… flat.

Mornings were slow. I’d wake up to the alarm, sit there for a few minutes trying to convince myself to move, and head straight for the coffee maker. By early afternoon, I’d crash hard and lose motivation for the rest of the day.

Workouts weren’t much better. I was still going, but the effort wasn’t there. I’d take long breaks between sets, skip accessories, and end up sore for days after what used to be an easy lift. My focus outside the gym wasn’t sharp either. I’d start a task, then get sidetracked without realizing it.

I figured it was just stress or getting older, but I knew something needed to change.

Making a Change

I wanted something simple I could add to my routine, nothing loaded with stimulants or anything that would interfere with my sleep. I decided to try Self Obsessed after reading about its ingredient list, which included Shilajit, Tongkat Ali, Ashwagandha, Fenugreek, Fadogia, and Black Maca, things I’d heard about before in the context of energy, recovery, and focus.

Weeks 1–2: Small but Noticeable

The first thing I noticed was sleep. I was staying asleep through the night and waking up less groggy. My mornings felt more steady, and I didn’t reach for my second cup of coffee as quickly.

Weeks 3–4: Training Picks Up

By the third week, my workouts felt stronger. I could push through without feeling drained halfway in, and my recovery time dropped. At work, I could focus for longer stretches without that mid-day slump.

Month 2: Back to My Normal Pace

After two months, the main change was consistency. My energy stayed level throughout the day, my mood felt more even, and I wasn’t skipping workouts. A friend at the gym even asked what I’d changed because I’d been training harder and more regularly.

It wasn’t a complete overhaul. My diet, training, and sleep habits still made the biggest difference, but adding something that supported those habits helped me feel more like myself again.

If you’ve been stuck in that same slow, unmotivated cycle, Self Obsessed is worth trying. Two capsules a day, a little consistency, and 60 days might be all it takes to notice the difference for yourself.

- Jake Thompson